Test Summary - Lifestream

Test variables and performance requirements under NIJ 0101.03. Maximum permitted depth of deformation is 44 mm (1.73 in) at every level.

Test variables and performance requirements

Level	Round	Test ammunition	Nominal mass	Min. velocity	Fair hits at 0°	Fair hits at 30°
I	1	.38 Special RN Lead	10.2 g (158 gr)	259 m/s (850 ft/s)	4	2
I	2	.22 LRHV Lead	2.6 g (40 gr)	320 m/s (1050 ft/s)	4	2
II-A	1	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g (158 gr)	381 m/s (1250 ft/s)	4	2
II-A	2	9 mm FMJ	8.0 g (124 gr)	332 m/s (1090 ft/s)	4	2
II	1	.357 Magnum JSP	10.2 g (158 gr)	425 m/s (1395 ft/s)	4	2
II	2	9 mm FMJ	8.0 g (124 gr)	358 m/s (1175 ft/s)	4	2
III-A	1	.44 Magnum Lead SWC, gas checked	15.55 g (240 gr)	426 m/s (1400 ft/s)	4	2
III-A	2	9 mm FMJ	8.0 g (124 gr)	426 m/s (1400 ft/s)	6	2
III	—	7.62 mm (.308 Winchester) FMJ	9.7 g (150 gr)	838 m/s (2750 ft/s)	6	0
IV	—	.30-06 AP	10.8 g (166 gr)	868 m/s (2850 ft/s)	1	0

Armour parts covering the torso front and torso back, with or without side coverage, shall each be impacted with the indicated number of fair hits
Armour parts covering the groin and coccyx shall each be impacted with three fair hits at 0° angle of incidence
The deformation due to the first fair hit shall be measured to determine compliance
No fair hit bullet, or one impacting at a velocity lower than the minimum required, shall penetrate the armour
Special requirement items must be specified by the user — all of the items must be specified